Albion is a day-neutral everbearing strawberry hybrid that produces large, firm, conical berries with a deliciously sweet flavor from June through October. Hardy in zones 4-9 and reaching maturity in 90-99 days, it delivers consistent harvests over many months rather than a single spring flush. This variety handles both hot, dry summers and cooler maritime climates with equal grace, making it exceptionally adaptable for diverse growing regions.
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Growing Conditions
USDA Zone
4-9
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained, Fertile Loam; Slightly Acidic Preferred
Preferred Temp60-80°F
Chill Hours
100–300 hrs
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Growth Stats
12 in
Height
—
Width
8 in
Spacing
90–99
Days to Harvest
PeriodPerennial
TypeBush
Plant Profile
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Zones
4-9
Size
12in H x ?in W
Growth
Perennial
Care
High
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Highlights
Large, firm berries with exceptional sweetness distinguish Albion from typical June-bearing varieties, and its everbearing nature means you'll harvest from early summer straight through fall. The plant resists three significant diseases, Anthracnose, Powdery Mildew, and Verticillium Wilt, which removes a major headache from strawberry cultivation. Its versatility across climate zones and proven performance in containers make it as useful on a small balcony as in a full garden bed.
Common Uses
Albion strawberries are eaten fresh, harvested daily as they ripen throughout the growing season. Their large size, firm texture, and consistent sweetness make them excellent for fresh eating straight from the garden. The extended harvest window from June through October allows gardeners to enjoy fresh berries at the table for months rather than the compressed 2-3 week window of June-bearing types.
Growing Timeline
First Bloom
Late Spring
First Harvest
Early Summer
Last Harvest
Early Fall
Care Instructions
Start Indoors
Sow seeds indoors 2 months before your last frost date, then transplant seedlings outdoors once hardened off.
Transplant Outdoors
Transplant seedlings outdoors after hardening off. If bare root plants arrive before soil is ready, pot them in 4-inch containers and hold them for a few weeks. Space plants 8-12 inches apart in all directions, with rows 48 inches apart.
Direct Sow
Direct seed outside as soon as soil warms in spring.
Harvesting
Harvest daily once berries begin turning red, as they fully mature when completely red (though leaves covering the shoulders may prevent the shoulders from developing full color). Pick berries carefully to avoid bruising, and refrigerate immediately after harvest on a single layer on a tray or plate.
Pruning
Pinch off blossoms until July 1st of the first year on everbearing plants to redirect energy into root and foliage development rather than early fruit production. This practice establishes stronger plants that yield generously in subsequent years.
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Companion Planting
Pests & Diseases
Ecology & Traits
Edible
Bloom Time
June - October
Tolerances
Long-lived
Scientific Classification
Fragaria L.
Family
Rosaceae
Genus
Fragaria
Duration
Perennial
Growth Habit
Spreading
Native Status
L48 (N)HI (I)CAN (N)